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Wednesday August 8, 2018

Water Operator Continuing Education 
Pacific Islands Club - Napu Room
​8:30 am - 11:30 am

 
AGENDA
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Influence of Groundwater on near shore Marine Water for Saipan - Dr. Karen Knee, American University

Dr. Knee explains how her researchers are determining where and how much groundwater is emerging near Saipan's shoreline.  The researchers measure concentrations of radon, radium and nitrogen isotopes in the groundwater and seawater to make their determinations.  They have found that the off-shore area near fishing base has the most influence from groundwater around Saipan.
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Measuring Radon in CNMI Groundwater - Derek Chambers

Derek explains about BECQ's new equipment to measure radon in groundwater (it is different than the method used by Dr. Knee mentioned above)..
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Leak Detection: How CUC improved their water hours - Derek Chambers, Travis Spaeth

Derek explains the history of mapping what percentage of the population of Saipan had access to 24 hour water.  The Travis explains how CUC has systematically chased down leaks in the distribution system using correlators and flow meters.
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New Individual Waste Water Treatment Facility in Kagman - Ruel Magtalas

Ruel has been contracted to operate a new wastewater treatment facility in Kagman.  This system uses a fixed film media and aeration for treatment.
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The Toilet: an unspoken history (BBC)

We watched the BBC documentary about the history of the toilet as told by Welsh poet Ifor ap Glyn.  This documentary, while entertaining, was also very informative.  Not only did it discuss the history of the toilet, but also several potential futures.  This video has peaked Derek's interest in compost toilets - which will be a subjest in the next continuing education class in November.

Instructors' Bios

Dr. Karen Knee
Derek Chambers
Travis Spaeth
Ruel Magtalas

Presentations

Click on the links below to download pdfs of the Power Point Presentations from this class:
  • Agenda
  • About Continuing Education
  • Groundwater, Nitrogen, and coastal ecosystems in Saipan
  • Testing for Radon in Groundwater in CNMI
  • History of % of Population on Saipan with 24 hour water
  • Leak Detection: How CUC Improved Water Hours
  • New Individual WWT Facility in Kagman
  • The Toilet : an Unspoken History (BBC)

Attendance and Certificates

he following is a list of attendees for this training.  Those on this list can apply for 3 hours of continuing education credit to be applied to their water operator certification renewal: 
  • Last_Name  First_Name
  • Acaso Edito B.
  • Aguon Karky C.
  • Aldrin Manzanades
  • Arriola Glenn
  • Bahia Moren
  • Banaag Marlon
  • Banacia Roginia H.
  • Bandales John
  • Batangan Susano G.
  • Bea Paulo
  • Cabrera Geoffrey
  • Castillo Alexander B.
  • Cepeda Melvin
  • Chambers Derek
  • Cruz  Arnel C.
  • Cruz Jr.Benjamin R.
  • Delarosa Warphy
  • Eda Hironobu
  • Gamier Rosanna
  • Herera Roger
  • Ignacio Petronilo S.
  • Irinaka Kay
  • Jimenez Ma. Viveth
  • Kaipat Jose  
  • Lebria Alan
  • Lee Chong Nam
  • Leon Guerrero Patrick
  • Magboo Jaime
  • Magtalas Ruel
  • Mangalinao Nomer
  • Manglona Ronald  
  • Manglona Lorraine
  • Manucdoc Edmundo
  • Masinda Neonito
  • Melchor Geoffrey
  • Naluz Godofredo P.
  • Okazaki Emi
  • Ombac Edgar
  • Ortiz Pedro
  • Pangelinan Larry  
  • Rivera Antonino
  • Roquelara Raymond
  • Rotap Maverick
  • Shimizu Motomu
  • Silapan Greg
  • Vales Roger
  • Vargas Romeo
  • Younis Salaam
​CUC Attendees:
  • Last_Name First_Name
  • Agulto Tony
  • Atalig Kianna
  • Blas George
  • Byrd Gary
  • Cabrera Yvonne
  • Camacho Diony
  • Castro Augustin K.
  • Cepeda Vicent
  • Changar Luke
  • Concepcion Victor
  • Dikito Glenn
  • Guerrero Christopher
  • Jetnil John
  • Keremius Bernard F.
  • Kim Seong
  • Kukkun Jarlestin
  • Kukkun Kashi
  • Manacop Larry T.
  • Martinez Birhen
  • Parker Jake
  • Puyat Joel
  • Sablan Michael
  • San Nicolas Eugene
  • Santos John
  • Sebio Angelo
  • Simian Max
  • Spaeth Travis
  • Taisacan Jester
  • Taitano Peter
  • Tangcoy Brian
  • Villagomez Nicolette
  • Wasser Richard
  • Yelin Heidi
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